Vessem

Dutch

Alternative forms

• Véésem (dialect form), Vassem (dialect form)

Etymology

First attested as veseme in 1245. Etymology unknown. Not a compound derivation with heem (“home, settlement”) as a second element.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvɛ.səm/
• Hyphenation: Ves‧sem

Proper noun

Vessem n

1. A village and former municipality of Eersel, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

   Synonym: Struifdonk (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

• Vessemnaar
• Vessems
• Vessem, Wintelre en Knegsel

References

• van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN